Photograph of two women working on the Yucca yearbook at North Texas State University.

Photograph of John Biggerstaff for his photo as one of the Yucca yearbook's "Outstanding 34". He was awarded for his efforts within the psychology department.

Photograph of student John Biggerstaff posing for his photo that will be going into The Yucca for the "Outstanding 34" spread. He was awarded a place in the 34 because of his work in the Psychology department.

Photograph of student John Biggerstaff sitting for a photo that will be put in The Yucca's "Outstanding 34" spread. He was awarded his spot in the 34 for his work in the Psychology department.

Photograph of student John Biggerstaff sitting down with his arms crossed for a photo that will be placed on The Yucca's "Outstanding 34" spread. Biggerstaff earned a spot in the 34 due to his work in the Psychology department.

Portrait of Josie Cantu. She can be seen wearing a sweater. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Portrait of Josie Cantu. She can be seen wearing a sweater. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Profile of Josie Cantu. She can be seen wearing a sweater. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Profile of Josie Cantu. She can be seen wearing a sweater. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Photograph of Josie Cantu sitting on a bench. She can be seen in a long over coat and looking directly at the camera. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Photograph of Josie Cantu posing next to a tree. She can be seen wearing a button-up shirt and a dark skirt. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Photograph of Josie Cantu sitting on a bench. She can be seen a long over coat and looking directly at the camera. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Photograph of Josie Cantu posing next to a tree. She can be seen wearing a button-up shirt and a dark skirt. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Photograph of Josie Cantu sitting on a bench. She can be seen in a long over coat and looking directly at the camera. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Photograph of Josie Gallardo Cantu at a desk. Cantu can be seen looking at the camera, wearing a button-up shirt. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Photograph of Josie Gallardo Cantu at a desk. Cantu can be seen looking away from the camera, wearing a button-up shirt and a skirt. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Photograph of Josie Gallardo Cantu at a desk. Cantu can be seen looking away from the camera, wearing a button-up shirt and dark skirt. Cantu (’63) was a journalism major from San Antonio and editor for the 1962 Yucca during her junior year. She was tasked with documenting the excitement of the institution’s “University Year.” Cantu and her team of Yucca staff diligently recorded all of the momentous firsts; including the largest fall enrollment of 8,638 students, the establishment of one-way streets in downtown Denton, the use of student pictures on ID cards, and the first Big-Little Sister Skit Night.

Photograph of Shelly Caldwell, the activities editor of the Yucca yearbook and associate of NTSU's literary magazine Avesta, leaning over the side of a desk. She is wearing a white blouse edged with lace and a black sweater vest. Behind her are filing cabinets.

Photograph of a student setting type for the 1962 Yucca at North Texas State University.

Photograph of a student setting type for the 1962 Yucca yearbook at North Texas State University.

Photograph of a typewriter on a desk in the Yucca office at North Texas State University. The hands of a man can also be seen in the image.

Photograph of Dr. Alex Dickie, the Registrar of North Texas State University, resting against his desk for a faculty portrait. Dr. Dickie is wearing a suit and tie with a pattern of four circles down the middle. He is also wearing metal brow-line glasses and is looking over his shoulder. The window with its blinds closed and materials on his desk are visible behind him.

Photograph of Ruth Ann Averitt taken for the Who's Who section of the 1962 Yucca yearbook. In this image, Averitt is on stage and leaning on a partially uncovered piano.